The first full day in Utah we went to BYU to see the campus and check out the book store for some BYU gear. And man this bookstore puts any other to shame. Does your bookstore have a fudge shop and candy section with fresh made choices? Yeah mine either. Sorry Fisher but you are no BYU bookstore.
The second night had me meeting up with many of my old missionary friends..even two from Arizona who made the trip up for Anthony's wedding (elder Kelly). We went to Cafe Rio which is very well known out here. And not only was it delicious but it was filling as well. Seth went to town on my guacamole and my tomatoes.
Anthony and Emily's wedding day was so beautiful. I was so happy to be apart of it all. The sealing room is beautiful beyond all belief and I shed tears as Anthony looked at his beautiful bride and just admired her from across the altar. Seth even got to go inside the temple too!I mean it was the waiting room..but still. He was able to go to the Jordan River temple and be inside of it before it closes down for a few years and has some renovations done to it. The two families then hosted a luncheon at Anthony's church and it was wonderful. Seth again was admired by everyone and its was great seeing Anthony actually get to hold him and see him.
A few days later I was able to go to Temple Square in Salt Lake City with Emily and Anthony. We went to the mall first to snag some lunch and with a very crowded mall food court Emily asked a nice gentleman who was sitting alone if we could sit with him. This is something I would never be able to do. As my comfort zone does not exceed to others normally. Which is a shame at times because this guy was nice and had a story to share. This gentleman was homeless and has been all over the country in his lifetime. He has actually been actively working with someone from the LDS church to secure employment and housing. The newlyweds offered him some money for lunch and he was so humbled by it.
Temple square is beautiful and has so many great things to see. We went to the Relief Society building and then the two welcome centers. The statue of the Jesus Christ in the North Welcome center is stunning. And my goodness the temple is stunning. I wish upstate NY had temples just a few towns apart. When deriving along the highways at night in Utah you can see several temples just standing up higher then the other buildings.
All I can say is go to Utah. For a trip, or moving there or just anything. Its stunning and beautiful all in one. The people are beyond kind and I love the churches on every corner thing.
Anthony and Emily's wedding day was so beautiful. I was so happy to be apart of it all. The sealing room is beautiful beyond all belief and I shed tears as Anthony looked at his beautiful bride and just admired her from across the altar. Seth even got to go inside the temple too!I mean it was the waiting room..but still. He was able to go to the Jordan River temple and be inside of it before it closes down for a few years and has some renovations done to it. The two families then hosted a luncheon at Anthony's church and it was wonderful. Seth again was admired by everyone and its was great seeing Anthony actually get to hold him and see him.
A few days later I was able to go to Temple Square in Salt Lake City with Emily and Anthony. We went to the mall first to snag some lunch and with a very crowded mall food court Emily asked a nice gentleman who was sitting alone if we could sit with him. This is something I would never be able to do. As my comfort zone does not exceed to others normally. Which is a shame at times because this guy was nice and had a story to share. This gentleman was homeless and has been all over the country in his lifetime. He has actually been actively working with someone from the LDS church to secure employment and housing. The newlyweds offered him some money for lunch and he was so humbled by it.
Temple square is beautiful and has so many great things to see. We went to the Relief Society building and then the two welcome centers. The statue of the Jesus Christ in the North Welcome center is stunning. And my goodness the temple is stunning. I wish upstate NY had temples just a few towns apart. When deriving along the highways at night in Utah you can see several temples just standing up higher then the other buildings.
All I can say is go to Utah. For a trip, or moving there or just anything. Its stunning and beautiful all in one. The people are beyond kind and I love the churches on every corner thing.
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